Back-end Engineer III

Udacity; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming futures in tech through innovative education. As a Back-End Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing scalable systems that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with diverse teams to create robust solutions, optimize existing systems, and ensure high performance. This position offers a dynamic work environment with flexible hours and comprehensive benefits, empowering you to grow professionally while making a significant impact in the digital learning space.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid time off

Comprehensive medical insurance

Employee wellness resources

Quarterly wellness day off

Personalized career development

Unlimited access to courses and Nanodegrees

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in software engineering in a live production environment.
• Strong background in building scalable and reliable systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and create tailored solutions.

Skills

Software Engineering

Back-End Development

Microservices

API Development

Problem Solving

System Integration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Go

Node.js

Python

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About Us

Udacity is on a mission of forging futures in tech through radical talent transformation in digital technologies. We offer a unique and immersive online learning platform, powering corporate technical training in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, Autonomous Systems, Cloud Computing and more. Our rapidly growing global organization is revolutionizing how the enterprise market bridges the talent shortage and skills gaps during their digital transformation journey.

The Udacity Enterprise Engineering team is seeking Back-End Software Engineers to build and enhance our Enterprise products. You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Operations teams to create and improve cutting-edge systems that empower customers, mentors, staff, and students. Your work will play a pivotal role in delivering robust, scalable, and high-performance applications that support a personalized and seamless learning experience.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain scalable back-end services, APIs, and microservices.
• Design and implement robust, secure, and reliable systems to handle complex workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and create solutions tailored to Enterprise needs.
• Optimize existing back-end systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve back-end system issues, ensuring high availability.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

What We Value:

• 3–5+ years of professional software engineering experience in a product-oriented, live production environment.
• Strong background in building scalable, reliable, and low-latency systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing, building, delivering, and maintaining production-quality microservices.
• Experience with back-end frameworks and technologies, such as Go, Node.js, Python, and GraphQL.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
• Nice-to-haves: experience with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of modern web protocols, security concerns, and system integrations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-moving environment with a focus on delivering impact.
• Passionate about solving complex technical problems and creating amazing user experiences.

Location:We will consider qualified candidates currently based in the United States, with the exception of the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nebraska, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Wyoming
Relocation assistance will not be offered

Compensation: The maximum base pay for this position is $149,000 , depending on experience and location.

Benefits:

Experience a rewarding work environment with Udacity's perks and benefits!
● Flexibility of working from home, with in-person collaboration spaces in Mountain View, Cairo, Dubai,and Noida.
● Flexible working hours.
● Paid time off.
● Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for you and your dependents.
● Employee wellness resources and initiatives (access to wellness platforms like Headspace, ModernHealth).
● Quarterly wellness day off.
● Personalized career development.
● Unlimited access to Udacity courses and Nanodegrees.

What We Do

Forging futures in tech is our vision. Udacity is where lifelong learners come to learn the skills they need, to land the jobs they want, and to build the lives they deserve.

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